A Flood Alert was issued for River Maun in Nottinghamshire in Nottinghamshire on 2nd May 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Maun.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Maun at Whitewater Bridge rose 0.26m, peaking at 0.49m, while the River Greet at Southwell climbed 0.18m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 02 May 2026 . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, the Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton. There is a decent likelihood of heavy localised rainfall beginning at 17:00 and continuing overnight and through tomorrow morning. River levels at Field Mill Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care a
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater Bridge | River Maun | +0.26m | 0.49m |
| Southwell | River Greet | +0.18m | 0.30m |
| Mansfield The Dykes | River Maun | +0.17m | 0.41m |
| Field Mill | River Maun | +0.15m | 0.78m |
| Mansfield Pleasley | River Meden | +0.15m | 0.91m |
| Perlethorpe | River Meden | +0.15m | 0.57m |
| Church Warsop | River Meden | +0.12m | 0.33m |
| Twyford Bridge | River Poulter | +0.11m | 0.96m |
| Worksop | River Ryton | +0.09m | 0.30m |